San Pedro de Atacama

Antofagasta Region Weather & Climate: Chile

Climate by month across Antofagasta Region, Chile, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Antofagasta Region

When planning a visit to Antofagasta Region in Chile, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 17°C (63°F) in July up to 25°C (77°F) during the peak of December. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from San Pedro de Atacama, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Antofagasta Region offers pleasant conditions in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, with temperatures typically ranging from 21°C (70°F) to 25°C (77°F).

Precipitation in Antofagasta Region remains relatively steady throughout the year, ranging from 23 mm (0.9 in) in February to 0 mm (0 in) in July. January, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December marks the driest time of year, with rainfall falling below 9 mm (0.4 in).

Explore Antofagasta Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antofagasta Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

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San Pedro de Atacama Antofagasta Mejillones Atacama Desert Calama Toconao
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Climate map of Antofagasta Region

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

San Pedro de Atacama 17°C (63°F) 25°C (77°F) 1°C (34°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Antofagasta 19°C (66°F) 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 18°C (64°F) 48 mm (1.9 in) 3,035 hours
Mejillones 19°C (66°F) 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 19°C (66°F) 63 mm (2.5 in) 3,035 hours
Atacama Desert 20°C (68°F) 25°C (77°F) 1°C (34°F) 11°C (52°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Calama 20°C (68°F) 24°C (75°F) 2°C (36°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Toconao 16°C (61°F) 24°C (75°F) 0°C (32°F) 11°C (52°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)

Places in Antofagasta Region, Chile

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